Education Studies BA (Hons)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
with a pathway in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Mental Health and Wellbeing.* Whether working in a school, family learning setting or in the community, you can play a vital role in helping people to succeed. And our Education Studies degree will help you get started.
Key highlights
- Optional pathway in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Optional pathway in Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Prepares you for roles in schools, family learning and community settings
- Includes visits to places of education during the course
- Route towards PGCE Primary Education after graduating
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Typical UCAS offer: 104-112 UCAS points A levels: CCC BTEC: MMM Students who wish to apply for the PGCE Primary Education following completion of this degree will need GCSE grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Scienc…
- A-level: CCC — Typical UCAS offer: 104-112 UCAS points A levels: CCC BTEC: MMM Students who wish to apply for the PGCE Primary Education following completion of this degree will need GCSE grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Scienc…
- BTEC: MMM — Typical UCAS offer: 104-112 UCAS points A levels: CCC BTEC: MMM Students who wish to apply for the PGCE Primary Education following completion of this degree will need GCSE grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Scienc…
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- Additional condition: dbs_check — As you will visit places of education on this course, it is essential that all students complete a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Scholarships
Care Leavers and Estranged Students
Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.
Up to £2,000Disabled Students Allowance
DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.
Horizon Fund Bursary
£2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).
Up to £2,000SMART Scholarship
The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher (after PGCE)
- Teaching assistant
- Special educational needs support worker
- Family learning practitioner
- Community education officer
- Learning mentor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £9,790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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